**What is the prototype drug for Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**Lorazepam**
**MOA of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**enhance the effects of GABA in the CNS**
**Use of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**generalized anxiety disorders (GAD)**
panic disorder
IV valium ...
Exam 2- anxiety and depression meds
(BENZODIAZEPINE ANTIXIOLYTIC)
Questions & Answers
**What is the prototype drug for Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** -
ANSWERS**Lorazepam**
**MOA of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**enhance the effects of GABA in
the CNS**
**Use of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**generalized anxiety disorders
(GAD)**
panic disorder
IV valium for seizures
used before surgery
Complications of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic? - ANSWERSÞ CNS depression
Þ Anterograde amnesia
Þ Toxicity
Þ Paradoxical response
Þ Withdrawal effects
**Contraindications of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**not safe for long term
use**
respiratory depression
thoughts of suicide
**Nursing interventions of Benzodiazepine anxiolytic?** - ANSWERS**monitor because
of high risk of abuse**
Þ monitor for risk of sedation and respiratory depression
Þ do not give food before it will delay absorption
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